Dear Heloise: I’m constantly forgetting what the universal laundering symbols mean on clothing tags, and my husband (who occasionally helps with the laundry) is even worse! I can’t tell you how many ...

Every garment will wear out after repeated wearing and washing. On average, an item of clothing lasts around five years before being thrown away. However, disposing of clothing, both used and unworn, ...

Hot, cold, or hand-wash? Here’s what those laundry symbols on your clothing tags really mean. Hand holding clothing care tag. For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, ...

Looking at a garment tag can quickly make you feel like you've forgotten how to read. Most of us didn't learn the laundry symbols alongside our ABCs, so these modern-day hieroglyphics can be pretty ...

Many individuals are unaware of the meanings behind the care label symbols on their clothing, often tossing garments into the washing machine without a second thought. This can lead to laundry ...

DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - For April Tucker, a single mother of twins, doing mounds of laundry has become routine. That includes school clothes, sports gear, and even Sunday's best. "It's easy to ...

It's something you do every day but sorting through your clothes for the wash, you might not have realised there's a lot of information provided for you to pick through. There are up to five key ...

If you've ever ruined clothes due to confusion over laundry labels, this quiz will really spin your head - or maybe you're a 'Washing Wizard' who'll score a perfect 100%. This comes as research ...

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